Author: X Y Z.Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bell founders
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Bells & Bellfounding
Author: X Y Z.Bells and Bellfounding
Author: X-Y-Z (pseud.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bell founding
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Bellfounding
Author: Trevor S. JenningsPublisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780852639115
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The age-old craft of bellfounding involves specialised techniques and equipment that have been passed down through generations and are still used today. For centuries, the large bells in churches, clocks and public buildings throughout Britain have been cast, hung, and tuned by bellfounders and this book surveys the history of bell production and the development of moulding and casting techniques. To achieve the correct pitch each bell would be hand corrected with a hammer and chisel, an extremely noisy process which continued until the nineteenth century when the mechanised lathe was introduced. This book describes the intricate tuning process and the role of the bellfounder and specially prepared photographs illustrate the production process of some of the most famous foundries in Britain, such as those at Whitechapel and Loughborough.
Bells & Bellfounding
Author: Michael MilsomPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781547239153
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Bells & Bellfounding is far removed from being dry and heavy reading. After a very amusing introduction we are taken through the origins of bells, bellfounding, carillons, the intricacies of change-ringing, and details of the world's largest bells; with a constant thread of humour. Having been Bellmaster for ten years at the John Taylor and Co. Bellfoundry, Loughborough, England (he cast and tuned the AC/DC "Hell's Bell" in 1980), the author gives a fascinating account of their history, aspirations, achievements and 200 years of family involvement. A comprehensive book with a wealth of interesting information spread over 21 chapters, with 64 pages of photographs.
First Steps to Bell Ringing
Author: Samuel B. GoslinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Change ringing
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Church Bells of Rutland
Author: Thomas NorthThe Bells of Russia
Author: Edward V. WilliamsPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400854636
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This generously illustrated book records the story of Russia's bells--the thousands of awe inspiring instruments that gave voice to the visual splendors of Russian Orthodoxy and to the political aspirations of the tsars. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Large Bells of America
Author: Neil GoeppingerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781939237453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Large Bells of America provides a host of information for enthusiasts and collectors, as well as for those interested in bells, and the part played by these American symbols in United States history and our cultural and Christian heritage. Includes a comprehensive directory of foundries and a large number of color photographs and illustrations.
An Account of Church Bells
Author: William Collings LukisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bell-founders
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Church Bells of Leicestershire
Author: Thomas NorthPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bell founders
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description